SIC code 46620
Wholesale of machine tools
1,190 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46620What SIC code 46620 covers
SIC code 46620 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of machine tools. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 46. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Wholesale of machine tools — the distributors supplying lathes, mills, presses and cutting machinery to manufacturers and engineering workshops. A specialist trade of machine-tool dealers, importers and agents, often providing technical support and parts alongside the kit. Sits close to the machine-tool builders upstream and the engineering and metalworking firms that buy them downstream.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46620 cluster most in:
- London 197
- Birmingham 20
- Manchester 15
- Sheffield 15
- Bradford 15
- Cardiff 14
Example companies with SIC code 46620
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46620:
- Burr Tech (Poole) Ltd
- Expert Machinery Sales Ltd
- Blackedge Holdings Ltd
- Hemro Distribution Uk Ltd
- Eco N2 Refinish Ltd
- Curly Plant Ltd
- Mba Power Tools Limited
- Emnw Ltd
- Additive Systems Ltd
- Stone Tech Machines Ltd
- Butcher Equipment Birmingham Limited
- Axiscut Tools Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 46110 Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
- 46120 Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
- 46130 Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
- 46140 Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
- 46150 Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
- 46160 Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
- 46170 Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46180 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
- 46190 Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 46620?
SIC code 46620 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of machine tools". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 46620?
1,190 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46620 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Manchester.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46620?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46620, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 46620 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46620 covers "Wholesale of machine tools". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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